Racine County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 197,068.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$851/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$988/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,235/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,592/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,962/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | $851 | +$63 (+8.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $901 | $988 | +$87 (+9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,235 | +$86 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,490 | $1,592 | +$102 (+6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,814 | $1,962 | +$148 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,520
$3,293/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,400
$4,117/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Waukesha County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Ashland County
1 BR: $742/mo
St. Croix County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Green County
1 BR: $840/mo
Waushara County
1 BR: $742/mo
Vilas County
1 BR: $780/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.